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'Exceptionally radical': UN report says anti-LGBT religious beliefs not protected human rights
A key adviser for the United Nations suggested in a recent report that "discriminatory positions of prejudice" are not protected by religious freedom rights, a report one advocacy group said could have "exceptionally radical" implications for Bible-believing Christians.
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PETA rewrites the Book of Genesis to remove Abraham's sacrifice
Produced as a digital download with a virtual "vegan leather" cover, The Book: PETA's Version of the Creation Story is billed as a "first-of-its-kind AI-generated vegan interpretation of the book of Genesis.
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Pastor who compared sex to Christ and the Church apologizes, says short excerpt was 'unwise'
An Arizona pastor who faced a firestorm of controversy last month after an excerpt from a book he wrote about sex and marriage was published by The Gospel Coalition is standing by his work but conceded that it was "unwise" to use the particular passage in a short excerpt.
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Missionary pilot jailed in Mozambique 'finding comfort' in story of Joseph, wife says
After more than four months in prison, a Christian missionary pilot is finding comfort where so many others have — in the pages of Scripture.
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Biblical worldview 'much closer to extinction' after Covid-19 lockdowns - survey
The vast majority of Americans — 96 per cent — do not hold to a biblical worldview following the COVID-19 lockdowns, according to a new survey.
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Catholic Church in Scotland faces 'crisis of closures' if members spend more on Netflix than tithes
Catholics in Scotland would much rather spend their extra cash on streaming and football matches than support their local parishes, which could ultimately lead to their demise, according to a new report.
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Most parents think 'Drag Queen Story Hour' is inappropriate for children
A new survey suggests that a strong majority of American adults, including most parents of school-aged children, don't believe "Drag Queen Story Hour" events featuring men dressed as women are appropriate for young audiences.
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Church attendance still short of pre-pandemic levels although most have reopened - survey
The findings reflect more anecdotal reports from ministries of all sizes, which are still struggling to regain their pre-pandemic form.
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Kanye West compares himself to Moses as he launches Christian school
Details about Donda Academy are still sparse, but the school's website states that students can expect to "learn fundamentals, grow in their faith, and experience two enrichment classes".
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Satan is preparing the world for the Antichrist, says Michael Youssef
He also warned against Christians falling away.
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Churches that expect growth are more likely to see growth - survey
When it comes to church planting in the post-Covid era, having a vision of exponential growth could be a significant factor, according to a new survey.
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Fight over 'In God We Trust' displays in Texas schools may hinge on First Amendment rights
A new Texas law that requires all public schools statewide to display the national motto "In God We Trust" is facing a challenge over its rejection of signs with the phrase written in Arabic and one with a rainbow background.
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More than a third of senior pastors believe 'good people' can earn their way to Heaven
At least a third of senior pastors in the United States believe one can earn a place in Heaven by simply being a good person, according to a nationwide survey.
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Weapons used by Roman soldiers in destruction of Second Temple discovered in Jerusalem
Antiquity experts in Israel say they have found archaeological evidence of the destruction of the Second Temple as prophesied by Jesus in the New Testament.
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More younger adults are committed to Christ but don't attend church - study
A strong majority of Generation Z and Millennials who say they have made a personal commitment to Christ do not attend church in person or online at least once a month, according to a new study.
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